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Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast

Thank the Maker

A podcast about heroes, princesses, scoundrels, hokey religions, ancient weapons, and all things Star Wars, hosted by Adam Russell, Mike Forester, Nick Ghanbarian, and William Ryan Key.

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01:12:35

#292 - Disney vs Lucasfilm: The Star Wars that Could...

Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast ·

2025/10/29

The Hunt for Ben Solo,, The Mandalorian Season 4, Boba Fett, Darth Bane, the first Knight of Ren, and so much more, shut down by Bob Iger. The Ensh*ttification of Everything with Cory Doctorow:Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Thank the Maker merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakermerch.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RSVLTS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow and message us on Instagram to get 20% off your first purchase at

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00:39:59

#291 - Does Disney Know What to do with Star Wars?

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2025/10/23

Adam Driver recently revealed that Disney shot down a Ben Solo film that he had developed with Steven Soderbergh. Ryan Key returns to the pod to rant about it with us. Subscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Thank the Maker merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakermerch.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RSVLTS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow and message us on Instagram to get 20% off

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00:59:02

#290 - Star Wars Announcements from New York Comic...

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2025/10/15

NYCC 2025 brought some exciting Star Wars news and announcements, including an Ahmed Best-written Jar Jar Binks comic, a Star Wars Visions manga, a new novel about Rey's training with Leia, and more!!Subscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Thank the Maker merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakermerch.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RSVLTS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow and

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00:45:49

#289 - Is This A Star Wars Drought?

Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Star Wars content might be a little thin right now, but there are so many projects on the horizon to be excited about. Let's talk about it with a little help from our Patrons. Subscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Thank the Maker merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakermerch.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RSVLTS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow and message us on Instagram to get 20%

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00:58:58

#288 - Found Family in the Star Wars Community (ft....

Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast ·

2025/10/03

We learn how rediscovering a passion for Star Wars can change your path in life. The first in our series featuring members of Thank The Maker's vibrant and supportive Patreon community. Subscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Thank the Maker merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakermerch.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RSVLTS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow and message us on Instagram to get 20%

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00:57:31

#287 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Official Trailer...

Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast ·

2025/09/25

The stoke is high! Mike and Jason break down the first trailer for the first theatrical Star Wars film in nearly 7 years! Easter Eggs abound in this short peek at "The Mandalorian and Grogu," and we'll do our best to catch them all.Subscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Thank the Maker merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakermerch.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at

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01:56:05

#286 - TTM Presents: Armor Party with Brendan Wayne

Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast ·

2025/09/18

Armor Party talks with Brendan Wayne, character performer of the helmeted Din Djarin of the Mandalorian. For 2 seasons of the Mandalorian and with appearances in The Book of Boba Fett, Brendan walks us through how his skills and training as a gunslinger inspired the costume and persona of the badass beneath the Beskar. Hear about his humble journey from fitting into a costume designed for a bigger actor, almost missing the audition for Dad-duties, and what his Grandfather, John "The Duke"

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00:29:32

#285 - Clues About the NEXT STAR WARS PROJECT

Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast ·

2025/09/12

We discuss how an interview Tony Gilroy gave might hold clues to future Star Wars content. Subscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Thank the Maker merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakermerch.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RSVLTS⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow and message us on Instagram to get 20% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com!Follow TTM on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thankthemakerpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to

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00:47:50

#284 - Bringing Positivity to the Star Wars Fandom...

Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast ·

2025/09/05

Sharing the stoke as a Star Wars influencer. How being yourself leads to brand partnerships in an authentic way.Follow ⁠Jake HollandSubscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Thank the Maker merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakermerch.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RSVLTS⁠⁠⁠Follow and message us on Instagram to get 20% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com!Follow TTM on social media:

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01:01:33

#283 - Do Kids Even Watch Star Wars? (ft. Justin...

Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast ·

2025/08/29

From KPop Demon Hunters, to Wednesday on Netflix, to the endless scroll of social media and YouTube, there's more content than ever for kids to watch. Where (if anywhere) does Star Wars fit into the media landscape for Gen Z and Gen Alpha?Plus! The cast for the upcoming film Star Wars STARFIGHTER has been announced, starring Ryan Gosling, Mia Goth, Matt Smith and more!Follow Justin SonfieldSubscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Thank

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00:58:54

#282 - Rebel Scum Con's Founders Interview

Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast ·

2025/08/20

What does it take to plan your own Star Wars convention from scratch?Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rebel Scum ConSubscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Thank the Maker merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakermerch.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RSVLTS⁠Follow TTM on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thankthemakerpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to "WHAT CHOICE? - Star Wars Fans For Abortion Access" at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gofundme⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow the hosts on social

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01:05:53

#281 - The Light & Magic of Star Wars (ft. Kayte...

Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast ·

2025/08/14

Kayte Sabicer (Tippett Studio, TESTED) joins us to talk Star Wars VFX & Special effects, and Light & Magic Season 2!Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kayte SabicerSubscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠Get Thank the Maker merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakermerch.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at ⁠⁠⁠⁠RSVLTSFollow TTM on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠thankthemakerpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate to "WHAT CHOICE? - Star Wars Fans For Abortion Access" at

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01:08:47

#280 - Star Wars at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 (ft....

Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast ·

2025/08/06

Ramey Chanadet of The Dad Batch joins us to talk everything San Diego Comic-Con 2025, including a Star Wars Family Feud!Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ramey ChanadetSubscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at ⁠⁠⁠rsvlts.com"⁠⁠⁠!Share the show in your stories and tag us to receive a unique discount code on your first purchase from RSVLTSGet Thank the Maker merch:⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakermerch.com⁠⁠⁠Follow TTM on social media:

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00:38:35

#279 - George Lucas Takes Over Comic-Con 2025!

Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast ·

2025/07/31

George Lucas's first-ever Comic-Con appearance set records and captivated fans at San Diego Comic-Con 2025!Subscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠Support Thank the Maker on ⁠Patreon⁠Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at ⁠⁠rsvlts.com"⁠⁠!Share the show in your stories and tag us to receive a unique discount code on your first purchase from RSVLTSDonate to "WHAT CHOICE? - Star Wars Fans For Abortion Access" at ⁠⁠gofundme⁠⁠.Get Thank the Maker merch:⁠⁠

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00:27:15

#278 - What Can Star Wars Learn from Superman?

Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast ·

2025/07/23

We loved the new Superman film. Could Star Wars learn a lesson about taking "grimdark" storytelling back to its original narrative of hope?Subscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠YouTube⁠Support Thank the Maker on PatreonFind the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at ⁠rsvlts.com"⁠!Share the show in your stories and tag us to receive a unique discount code on your first purchase from RSVLTSDonate to "WHAT CHOICE? - Star Wars Fans For Abortion Access" at ⁠gofundme⁠.Get Thank the Maker merch:⁠

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01:17:38

#277 - Star Wars Collecting with Gabe Estrada...

Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast ·

2025/07/16

Gabe Estrada joins us to talk about his massive collection of officially licensed Star Wars collectibles, The Comic-Con Museum, and the auction benefitting The Saga Museum! of Star Wars Memorabilia.Follow Gabe EstradaCheck out the 'Echoes From The Galaxy' Auction ⁠Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTubeSupport Thank the Maker on Patreon:patreon.com/thankthemakerpodFind the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at rsvlts.com"!Share the show in your stories and tag us to receive

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01:08:16

#276 - Can We Convince Each Other To Watch These...

Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast ·

2025/07/09

We love Star Wars, but do we like all sci-fi and fantasy? Maybe...Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTubeSupport Thank the Maker on Patreon:patreon.com/thankthemakerpodFind the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at rsvlts.com"!Donate to "WHAT CHOICE? - Star Wars Fans For Abortion Access" at gofundme.Get Thank the Maker merch:thankthemakermerch.comThank The Maker on social media:instagram.com/thankthemakerpodinstagram.com/armorpartyshowFollow the hosts on social

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01:22:55

#275 - Scum & Villainy Cantina's JC Reifenberg

Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast ·

2025/07/02

Beyond Disneyland, Disney World, and Universal theme parks, a handful of enthusiasts have been building immersive pop culture experiences for fandoms. Scum and Villainy Cantina founder JC Reifenberg is one of them.Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTubeSupport Thank the Maker on Patreon:patreon.com/thankthemakerpodFind the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at rsvlts.com"!Share the show in your stories and tag us to receive a unique discount code on your first purchase from RSVLTSDonate

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00:54:01

#274 - Discovering Star Wars as an Adult (ft. Rose...

Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast ·

2025/06/26

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to watch Star Wars for the first time as an adult?Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTubeSupport Thank the Maker on Patreon:patreon.com/thankthemakerpodFind the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at rsvlts.com"!Share the show in your stories and tag us to receive a unique discount code on your first purchase from RSVLTSDonate to "WHAT CHOICE? - Star Wars Fans For Abortion Access" at gofundme.Get Thank the Maker merch:

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01:04:37

#273 - AMA VI

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2025/06/19

Ask us anything. That's what AMA means.Subscribe to Thank the Maker on YouTubeSupport Thank the Maker on Patreon:patreon.com/thankthemakerpodFind the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at rsvlts.com"!Share the show in your stories and tag us to receive a unique discount code on your first purchase from RSVLTSDonate to "WHAT CHOICE? - Star Wars Fans For Abortion Access" at gofundme.Get Thank the Maker merch: thankthemakermerch.comFollow TTM on social media:

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